- A 1983 report titled "A Nation at Risk" found that the American education system was falling behind other countries and that equal education was not being provided to all students. It recommended strengthening high school graduation requirements and improving teacher preparation programs. - The 1994 Improving America's Schools Act restructured the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and shifted the focus from poor students to all students. States began implementing content and performance standards. - The 2001 No Child Left Behind Act significantly expanded the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It set standards for grade-level achievement and measured progress for all students, including subgroups, in meeting state standards. It aimed to improve education for disadvantaged students through highly qualified teachers, accountability, and